US Bridges

RTE I86 over Park Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .1 MI W of Kirkwood Tn Li · Structure no. 000000001074670

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,921
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Park Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,921 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,996 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesPark Creek
Location.1 MI W of Kirkwood Tn Li
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.09594, -75.76399
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,921 (2019)
Projected traffic16,996 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Park Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Park Creek carry?

About 12,921 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Park Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.